My boyfriend is in the Army and I havent heard form him in awhile. He always calls me even if it means he has to go out of his way to do so. I hope Im just overreacting but Im worried. Is there anyway to find info out?
2006-09-24 09:03:28 · 6 answers · asked by vanessa_d10 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
I felt the same way when my ex-husband was there. But, he would usually tell me that there are things they can't reveal to us. So, just pray and wait. There is no other way, and hopefully you won't have somebody coming to your door to tell you. Do you read the Stars & Stripes magazine? It is really informative. It's written, actually, for the military, but you can read it too and you can get it online.
By the way, thank you for your service to our country. People often fail to remember those who stayed behind and suffer the loss of many things when our loved ones go to war. God Bless you.
2006-09-24 09:11:53 · answer #1 · answered by ravin_lunatic 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What does your boyfriend do in the Army? Alot of people are currently being tasked out to do jobs that are not actually theirs and therefore are put into situations where they cannot make contact like normal. Or it is possible that something along the lines of what Natsugusa said are in effect. It is okay to worry. It shows you care and is very respectable. I thank you and all spouses and girlfriend/boyfriends of all those who are deployed. It is all too often that their plight is overlooked. Now if only I could find someone that loyal.... May God (or the diety of your choice) bless you.
2006-09-24 16:38:34 · answer #2 · answered by Short Timer 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are not immediate family. As such, if something has happened (i.e. he's become a casualty), you will not be contacted. I sincerely doubt you're on his DD93. Even if you were immediate family, for OPSEC reasons you are not allowed to inquire on your loved one's status and whereabouts beyond very general information.
Your boyfriend not being able to call just means that: Not being able to call. Chances are he's either under an extended gag order, the AT&T phones are down (and he's not using the DSN phones for whatever reason) or he's simply not able to call you because of mission requirements. I understand you're worried, but it would be best if you gave him more time.
If you're THAT worried, then go talk to his immediate family and ask them if they've received a casualty notification. If they haven't, you should know he's safe and he'll get back to you eventually.
2006-09-24 16:16:05 · answer #3 · answered by Nat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well i have loved ones in iraq also, it is near impossable to get to a phone very often, everyone is fighting for time on the computers and phone time, depending on his MOS he could also be out on patroll which usually lasts about 2-3 weeks so that could also be a factor. is he in a hot zone? if so he is probabely out doing recon and patroll relatively often. if you are sencerly concerned you should talk with is parents, they are the 1st the military contacts if anything has happened. they do roll calls at the end of every mission, if they have anyproblems such as MIA (Missing In Action) or any other problems they notify the closest family member/wife
2006-09-24 16:29:43 · answer #4 · answered by popeye 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
His parents would be notified immediately. It's okay to worry. Join some Yahoo groups for military girlfriends and wives. I was a Marine girlfriend... and now i'm a wife!!! My hubby just got home from Iraq and kudos to you for supporting him... here's my website.. http://www.freewebs.com/semperfi8487
2006-09-24 16:12:56 · answer #5 · answered by Nicole 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not really
2006-09-24 16:12:02 · answer #6 · answered by dan 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋